MLK Reading Comprehension Passages

Bring history to life through reading! enhance your students’ critical reading skills while exploring the powerful story of Dr. King with this MLK Reading Comprehension & Activity Pack.

Designed for Grades 3-5, this “Hidden Class Gem” offers more than just facts. It combines engaging biographical narratives with meaningful Vocabulary Building and reflection questions, making it perfect for ELA blocks or Social Studies units.

What’s Inside This Reading Unit?

• Engaging Passages:

• The Life of MLK: A narrative covering his childhood, education, and leadership.

• Key Historical Moments: Explore the marches, the speeches, and the impact.

• Skill-Building Activities:

• Comprehension Questions: Short answer and reflective questions to check understanding.

• Vocabulary Work: Activities to define and use key civil rights terms.

• Critical Thinking: Prompts that ask “Why?” and “How?”, fostering empathy and social awareness.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Standards-Aligned: Hits key Reading Informational Text standards (RI) for elementary.
• No Prep: Ready-to-print worksheets including a full Answer Key for easy grading.
• Versatile: Use for close reading, homework, independent practice, or group discussion.
• Meaningful: Sparks important conversations about justice and equality in an age-appropriate way.

Read, reflect, and learn. Add this packet to your cart and make your MLK Day lesson impactful.